Family Medicine Physicians diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. They manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
Athletic Trainers specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone injuries and illnesses.
Medical Assistants take and record vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
Orderlies transport patients, clean treatment areas, and provide basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff.
LPNs provide basic nursing care, monitor patient health, and assist with daily activities under the supervision of registered nurses and doctors.
Massage Therapists treat clients by using touch to manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body to relieve pain, help heal injuries, improve circulation, and relieve stress.
EMTs respond to emergency calls, perform medical services, and transport patients to medical facilities.
Chiropractors assess, diagnose, and treat disorders of the spine and other parts of the musculoskeletal system. They provide treatment through manual adjustment and manipulation of the spine.
Jocelyn Garcia knows the importance of healthcare, having grown up in an area with no nearby hospital. After moving to Portland, and visiting OSHU for an appointment, she knew one day she wanted to be helping people in the same place.
Brian Schaudt is a physical therapist for Wheeler and Gilliam Counties in Oregon. As the only physical therapist in the remote area, he’s proud to keep patients from making a four-hour round trip for care.
Eddie is a dentist at the Virginia Garcia Memorial Hospital in Hillsboro, Oregon. He knew he wanted to be a dentist since he was eight-years old, but after learning of his undocumented status, he also knew the journey wouldn’t be easy.
Jessica West is a health and sciences teacher at Henley High School. She teaches students about opportunities in the health and medical field. West loves living in a small town where everyone knows each other and community ties are strong.
If you enjoy following guidelines precisely and meeting strict standards, making decisions based on logic and information, helping sick people and animals, or working as a team member, a career in Health Science might be perfect for you. This pathway is ideal for those who are caring, compassionate, good listeners, good at following directions, and conscientious and careful.
Career Planning
Here are three careers in high demand right now in Oregon.
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Annual Average Wage: $102,180
Duties: Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records.
Why it's in demand: With the increasing need for healthcare services, registered nurses are essential for providing high-quality patient care and managing healthcare facilities.
Education: Doctoral or Professional Degree
Annual Average Wage: $89,000
Duties: Help injured or ill people improve movement and manage pain through physical methods such as exercise, massage, and other therapies.
Why it's in demand: With a growing focus on rehabilitation and chronic pain management, physical therapists are in high demand to provide effective treatment and improve patients' quality of life.
Education: Less than High School to Postsecondary Training
Annual Average Wage: $34,332
Duties: Provide routine individualized healthcare such as changing bandages and dressing wounds, and applying topical medications at the patient’s home or in a care facility.
Why it's in demand: As the population ages, the demand for home health aides to assist with daily living and medical care continues to rise.
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